Manmade Wonders of the World

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The tallest mountain on Earth (29,029 ft.) draws adventure seekers from around the world as they attempt to scale its unbelievably challenging heights. A typical trip to the summit takes 40 days, though Nepalese Sherpa climber Lakpa Gelu climbed from base to summit in just under 11 hours in 2003. Colosseum of Rome is the largest amphitheater in the world. It is built in 70AD using concrete and stones with a base of Roman architecture. There are 80 entrances and have a capacity of 50000 spectators within Colosseum of Rome. In ancient time this Colosseum used for hosting a game between people and animals. It took the most renowned sculptor of the ancient era, Phidias, to create a statue worthy of celebrating the fabled god Zeus. Housed in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in western Greece, the statue showed Zeus seated on a throne crusted in gold, precious gems, ivory, and ebony. Zeus held a statue of Nike, the goddess of victory, in his right hand. A scepter topped with an eagle was held in his left hand. Leshan Giant Buddha gets the name due to the fact that it is the largest carved Buddha statue in the world. The statue measures 71 meters high and has sculpted in a sitting pose, facing Mount Emei.

Constructed between 447 BC and 432 BC, the Parthenon replaced an earlier temple that had been destroyed by invading Persians. Its primary purpose was to house an enormous statue of Athena Parthenos, a magnificent work of art made of ivory, silver, and gold. Although the statue was looted and destroyed centuries ago, the Parthenon continues to captivate and inspire all who gaze upon its grandeur. The Greek historian Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 305–240 BC), at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of seven wonders. These lists have not survived, however, except as references in other writings.The Great Wall of China: This wall is 21,196 kilometres long and it the longest structure ever built.

Situated in Lebanon, the Temple of Bacchus was built for the Wine God, however, there are still debates going on that piece of information as to whether it was built for the Wine-god or for the god of ecstasy. There is, however, no dispute on the fact that the Temple of Bacchus is one among the most architecturally magnificent structures in Baalbek. These seven wonders were all made by ancient civilizations, all made by people (mostly slaves). Only one survives today. Great Pyramids of Giza David McEachan via Pexels The Cathedral is still operational today and is presently the Armenian Apostolic Church headquarters. The Etchmiadzin Cathedral is also known as Armenia’s Mother Church. 11. The Pyramid of Giza, Egypt Source: Ricardo Liberato/Wikimedia CommonsThe Colosseum was built between A.D. 72 and 80. It was intended to be an amphitheater where Romans could be entertained. The Colosseum hosted executions, gladiator battles, and fights that pitted human against animal.

When people say 'Wonders of the World' they are often talking about The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The list of these seven wonders sometimes varies, but the most common list includes: After standing for only 56 years, an earthquake destroyed the statue in 224 B.C.E. Despite snapping at the knees and falling onto the island, the ruins remained a popular attraction for more than 800 years. The reason why the Mohenjo-Daro, an entire civilization, is on the list is because of itsbuilders' ingenuity that is evident throughout their buildings. Mohenjo-Daro is situated on the Indus valley, Pakistan. Visit virtually: Aurora Vacation on Lights Over Lapland Grand Canyon Josh Sorenson/Brown Valley via PexelsThis temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple, it later transformed to a Buddhist center of worship, which continues to the present day.

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are displays of light in the sky around the Arctic. It’s challenging to see them in person because they appear randomly (but they’re more likely to be seen in winter). An international non-profit organization named CEDAM International produced the 7 wonders of the underwater world that includes Palau, Lake Baikal, the Northern Red Sea, the Galapagos Islands, and the Deep-Sea Vents. The 7 wonders of the industrial world include the SS Great Eastern, Brooklyn Bridge, Panama Canal, and the Hoover Dam. The wall was commissioned by the Emperor Qin Shi Huang who wanted to protect China from outside forces. The construction and placement of the moai area testament to the incredible engineering capabilities and artistic talent of the Polynesian colonizers. These statues remain a fascinating example of the man madewonders of the world, attracting visitors from around the globe who come to marvel at their scale and beauty. 6. Great Wall of China Easter Island is not named for the 887 Moai statues that adorn the landscape. It is not named Easter Island for the Polynesian people who first settled the island during the first millennium A.D. and erected the Moai, the Rapa Nui. It holds that title because Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen named it so when he encountered the island on Easter Sunday in 1722. The Rapa Nui people still live on the island though there numbers have dwindled dramatically through epidemics, slave raids, colonization and near total deforestation of their island. Today this “special territory” of Chile is renowned for the carved stone heads, Moai, that represent the ancestors of the Rapa Nui people. Kids Science Fun Facts on the Man-made Wonders of the World – Image of Easter Island in Chile Christ the Redeemer Statue Man-made Wonder in Brazil

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Later, in 2007, over 100 million people voted to declare the New Seven Wonders of the World. Other recent lists created in the last decade include USA Today’s New Seven Wonders, Seven Natural Wonders of the World, New7Wonders of Nature, Seven Wonders of the Underwater World, and Seven Wonders of the Industrial World. USGS: Three Gorges Dam is bigger than Itaipu Dan but annual output is about the same because of river variability". Archived from the original on April 27, 2020 . Retrieved October 9, 2019. A new civilization arose in the valley of Mexico in the 2nd century BC. This civilization built the thriving metropolis of Teotihuacán and its huge step pyramids known as the pyramid of the sun. The Pyramid of the Sun was built around 100 AD and is 75 meters (246 ft (75) high. Thus making it the largest building in Teotihuacán and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. And it is the third largest pyramid in the world. In the search bar, enter the words 'seven wonders' or the name of one of the wonders eg 'hanging gardens Babylon'.